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CTV quotes Reuters Thursday to say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to launch a federal election campaign this Sunday, with the vote scheduled for Sept. 20. After months of speculation over the prospect of a pandemic election, Reuters is reporting that Trudeau is planning to visit Rideau Hall this weekend and ask Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve the 43rd Parliament and draw up the 338 writs, triggering a fall vote. CTV News has not yet independently verified this report.

Kick off on Sunday?

If the campaign kicks off this Sunday, the 2021 federal election will be 36 days in length, the shortest possible permitted under elections law. Triggering the election means that Canadians will be in for five weeks of campaigning, seeing the federal party leaders crisscrossing the country and pitching themselves, their candidates, and their platforms, under ongoing COVID-19 public health restrictions.

Injured but unseen for hours/OPP Highway Safety

OPP say a man and woman thrown off a motorcycle that went out of control near Highway 427 lay undiscovered for hours after the accident. The incident occurred between 1:30 and 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at Holiday Drive in Etobicoke. The two weren’t spotted until sunrise by a passerby. Paramedics say both victims have been taken to hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries.

Midweek conditions are set to be hot and clammy with possible thunderstorms in the City. Weather Network

The CBC is cautiously comparing matters of Chinese justice which may hint that Micheal Spavor, having been convicted of spying, might at some point be deported back to Canada. Read the Canaduan Press story on the acusations against Spavor, and fellow detainee and former dipolomat, Micheal Kovrig.

La Diperie to open on Bayview

Lilac Hair Studio, Opening Soon

New but unknown at former Your Clothes Friend

Mirage, Opening Soon

The ice cream chain called La Diperie will grow as the firm prepares to open at 1559 Bayview. Also coming is a new hair studio, Lilac Hair Studio. It will open at the location made legendary by Pat’s Barber Shop. A new tenant (unknown) will move into the former Your Clothes Friend. It’s now at 1633 Bayview. A new restaurant will open at the former Two Dogs at 1620. It is a Mediterranean place called Mirage. Elsewhere, even after the arrival of three cannabis stores many empty shops are left. The former locations for Scholar’s Choice, Bloom Beauty (was 1625, but has moved across the street), Glow at 1673 and Culinary Arts are some of the empty stores we saw.

Discovered at Eglinton Ave and Brentcliffe Rd. Monday mornhig/Facebook

A Facebook post carries this picture of a man sleeping at the corner of Eglinton Ave and Brentcliffe Rd Monday morning. Quite a sad and disturbing discovery for anyone.

Tutto Pronto on Bayview Ave.

Police were investigating an apparent break-in at Tutto Pronto at 1551 Bayview Ave Monday morning. The front door was smashed by the thief.

The cross border rules are a mixed bag but the government now says fully vaccinated Americans are free to enter Canada.

Quentin Tarantino kicks mom when she’s down

Quentin Tarantino has launched a nasty attack on his mother over her criticism of his early efforts at writing when he lived at home. Seems room and board don’t count for anything. Quentin Tarantino says he vowed not to give his mom a ‘penny’ of his fortune after she belittled his writing as a child

Election seems likely whether you like it or not

Interim Chief Ramer

The Toronto Police Service Board has extended the interim appointment of Chief James Ramer to December 2022. The board issued a glowing review of Ramer’s work so far. He is a U of T graduate in history and business who joined the service in 1980. His age is not given. Ramer was appointed Interim Chief last year when former chief Mark Saunders retired. He appears to have performed in a dynamic and thoughtful way to his new duties. The extension was met with approval by Mayor Tory.

“Trusted and established leadership at the police service is always important but I believe it is crucial for our city right now as we emerge from the global pandemic and our city continues to reopen,” he said. “I am confident that Chief Ramer can provide that needed stability and will be ready to help the next chief transition into the role and protect the policing progress that is being made.”

The Don Valley Parkway is closed all weekend for maintenance.